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Europe

3,000 Drones Recreate Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Over the Vatican

A swarm of 3,000 drones took to the night sky to recreate the iconic works of Michelangelo, including a stunning version of "The Creation of Adam."

Rafael SuárezSep 14

Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, Drones Are a Farmer’s Best Friend and the FBI’s Biggest Headache

Wisconsin State Farmer wrote about it and told us: It’s a classic double-edged sword, and it’s a conversation we all need to be having.

Rafael SuárezSep 10

Popular Sydney beach deploys drones, helicopter after fatal shark attack

DJI

Drones Hunt for Great White Shark After Fatal Attack in Sydney

On Sunday, the skies above Sydney beaches were buzzing with drones working in concert with helicopters to locate the great white shark

Rafael SuárezSep 8

Amazon

Angel Aerial’s New Drone, Pilot Pleads Guilty, Drone Captures a Rescue, Amazon’s New SCL

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four big stories this week, and as you can tell, we’re live from Las Vegas on the drone floor. There are actually drones flying in the cage behind us right now. This week’s stories: Let’s get started. Angel Aerial Systems Releases New NDAA-Compliant Tricopter First up,…

Greg ReverdiauSep 5

Drones blasting AC/DC, Scarlett Johannson help biologists protect cattle from wolves

Wildlife

Drones Are Blasting Scarlett Johansson voice, AC/DC at Wolves to Save Cows

But now, biologists are deploying a wild new weapon in the American West: drones armed with the rock and roll fury of AC/DC. Yes, you read that

Rafael SuárezSep 1

First Responders

Dramatic Drone Rescue: Stranded Climber Saved Behind California Waterfall

For two days, only roaring water and loneliness kept rescue at bay—until a drone rescue changed everything. In the rugged Sequoia National Forest

Haye KestelooAug 15

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DJI

Drone Saves Autistic Boy in Epic Indiana Cornfield Rescue

A thermal-equipped drone turned a 12-hour manhunt into a happy reunion! A 10-year-old boy, hearing impaired and autistic, vanished into

Rafael SuárezAug 14

Autel Robotics

DOC Investigation, Expedited Audit, Amendment to Audit, New FAA Admin, 3 New DJI Drones

Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week: the Department of Commerce launching an investigation into UAS and component imports, lawmakers calling for an expedited audit of DJI and Autel, Representative Stefanik introducing an amendment to audit all Chinese drones, a new FAA administrator, and DJI releasing three…

Greg ReverdiauJul 18

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